News Release

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Updated: The officer involved in the below incident has been
identified as Police Officer II Charles Kumlander, Serial No.
39403.

**The following information is based on a preliminary, ongoing
investigation which continues to evolve as investigators interview
witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze
forensic evidence. The Department's understanding of the facts and
circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and
analyzed**Los Angeles: 77th
Division officers made contact with an armed suspect and an officer
involved shooting occurred.

On Friday, June 10, 2016, around 8:30 p.m., 77th Street Area Gang
Enforcement Detail officers were in the area of Slauson Avenue and
Brynhurst Avenue when they initiated a consensual encounter with
the suspect, who was later identified as 31-year-old Keith Bursey.
Bursey was seated inside a white GMC Sport Utility Vehicle along
with two other occupants. The officers smelled the odor of
marijuana emanating from the area of the vehicle and had the rear
passenger exit the vehicle at which time he was detained. The
officers then had Bursey exit from the front passenger area of the
vehicle. Bursey exited the vehicle and the officer started to
conduct a pat down search. During the pat down search, the officer
felt a handgun in Bursey's front waistband. Bursey then broke away
from the officer, reached for his waistband area and the officer
fired 4 rounds striking the suspect.

The officers immediately requested paramedics, who responded to the
scene and provided medical treatment to Bursey. Bursey was
transported to a local area hospital where he later died.

Investigators recovered a loaded .38 caliber handgun and an unknown
amount of marijuana at the scene. Investigators also determined
that Bursey was a documented gang member who was wanted for a
parole violation.

This is the 8th officer involved shooting when a suspect was armed
with a firearm in 2016.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to
the scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief
of Police and the Board of Police Commissioners to determine
whether the use of deadly force complied with LAPD's policies and
procedures. In addition, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's
Justice System Integrity Division will conduct a comprehensive
review of the incident to determine whether any of the officers'
actions violated California criminal statutes.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:
• During business hours at (213) 486-5230;
• During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
• Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to phone number
274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
• Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.